Things To Do in Cumbria, England

Housed in the former stables of Abbot Hall the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry provides a comprehensive p ... More on PlanetWare

Great experience to learn more about the lakes and it is free entry. More on TripAdvisor

One of England's oldest museums offers a journey of discovery from Roman times to the present. A natural history section includes a nature trail from mountaintop to lakeside, bringing you face to face with many of the inhabitants ... More on Frommers

For perspective on Penrith and the surrounding area, a visit here isn't a bad idea. Originally constructed in the 1500s, the museum building was turned into a poor girls' school in 1670. Today, the museum surveys ... More on Frommers

North of Bowness the Steamboat Museum contains old steam and sailing boats, including the ""Dolly"", built in ... More on PlanetWare

This was the home of William Wordsworth from 1813 until his death in 1850. Part of the house was built as ... More on Frommers

Due to very wet weather, we only visited the main house More on TripAdvisor

The Beacon in Whitehaven is a historical museum where history is brought to life. Characters will lead you thr ... More on PlanetWare

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon form the South West Lake District. In this region, the National Trust owns most of ... More on PlanetWare

The Maryport Aquaria is located near the harbor and offers an amazing glimpse at the underwater world of Cumbr ... More on PlanetWare